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India Rebukes Pakistan for Raising ‘Kashmir’ Issue at UN Meeting

India Rebukes Pakistan for Raising ‘Kashmir’ Issue at UN Meeting

Kashmir is a very sensitive issue for both India and Pakistan, but lately New Delhi has been quite sulky as Canada alleged involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Sikh separatist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar,

Pakistan Imposed ‘Alien Culture’ on PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan

Pakistan Imposed ‘Alien Culture’ on PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan

Pakistan has been alleged to have deprived the locals in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit Baltistan of their history, traditions, customs, language and culture, as well as natural resources.  Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri, the

Silencing Truth: How Brute Violence Became Egypt’s Response to Dissent

Silencing Truth: How Brute Violence Became Egypt’s Response to Dissent

Brazen violence has increasingly become the government's go-to response in Egypt in recent years, which is a disturbing trend. Under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's rule, free expression and independent media are being increasingly repressed, as

EU Pushes for Safer Workplaces: Ratifying ILO C190

EU Pushes for Safer Workplaces: Ratifying ILO C190

The Council of the European Union recently took a crucial step towards improving workplace safety on September 18, when it urged member states to join the International Labour Organization's Violence and Harassment Convention (ILO C190).

Rape and Sexual Violence of Women and Girls in Tigray: UN Report

Rape and Sexual Violence of Women and Girls in Tigray: UN Report

Eritrean troops and Amhara militia continue to commit atrocities in Tigray, including arrest, detention and torture of civilians. The International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia sounded alarm in its latest report about the

How Can Women’s Reservation Bill Empower Women in India

How Can Women’s Reservation Bill Empower Women in India

The Republic of India has approved the women's reservation bill, paving the way for women empowerment in India. The Indian government aims to increase political participation of women in India. Women's equal participation and leadership

Safeguarding Children Amidst Environmental Crises: UN Guidance

Safeguarding Children Amidst Environmental Crises: UN Guidance

In a world facing the effects of climate change and environmental disasters, it is crucial to draw attention to the most vulnerable members of society: children. Recent work by the United Nations Committee on the

Child Rights in the U.S.: A Critical Analysis of Legislative Gaps and Progress

Child Rights in the U.S.: A Critical Analysis of Legislative Gaps and Progress

A society's devotion to its youngest and most vulnerable members can be determined in large part by how well children's rights are protected. But as a recent report by Human Rights Watch made clear, there

Understanding Kalaignar Women’s Rights Grant Scheme In Tamil Nadu, India

Understanding Kalaignar Women’s Rights Grant Scheme In Tamil Nadu, India

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday launched the state government's latest social welfare initiative Kalaignar Women's Rights Grant Scheme with millions of women waking up to find their bank accounts credited with Rs

Repression in Iran: Crackdown Ahead of Protest Anniversary

Repression in Iran: Crackdown Ahead of Protest Anniversary

A troubling uptick in oppressive tactics against civil society and dissenting voices has been observed in Iran, a country with a complicated socio-political terrain. This increase occurred when Mahsa Jina Amini's death in detention one